This week, two locally owned Galleria boutiques announced closing sales. Read on for more winter sales from local retailers, plus check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
Roe Wolfe at Galleria announced its closing sale begins this week.
NEW THIS WEEK:
Breaking Silence: Design for a Changing World
The University of Minnesota College of Design’s graduating apparel design seniors aren’t able to have their annual fashion show due to COVID, so they’ve found new ways to present their senior collections. That includes a partnership with the Katherine E. Nash Gallery on the U of MN campus that shows the designs presented in a gallery setting in thoughtful installations. While closed to the public, you can view the collections on their Instagram account, instagram.com/umndesign, but U of MN staff, faculty and students may make an appointment to visit the show in person. Additionally, students are planning a photo shoot of their work and a digital showcase is set for April. Previously, ticket sales from the fashion show helped fund the photo shoot; in lieu of that funding, the students are doing a fundraiser. Donate at https://crowdfund.umn.edu. Learn more @ cla.umn.edu/art/galleries/katherine-e-nash-gallery
Dugo Closing Sale
The longtime locally owned Galleria boutique is closing its doors on February 26. Until then, most clothing is at least 50% off and jewelry is 20% off in store. Ends 2/26 @ 3595 Galleria, Edina, dressupgoout.com
Roe Wolfe Closing Sale
Another Galleria store announcing its closing this week is womenswear boutique, Roe Wolfe. The store anticipates closing early this year, official date TBD. Until then, shop the farewell sale, currently 20% off storewide in store. Shop now @ 3175 Galleria, Edina, www.roewolfe.com
LOCAL MAKER & VINTAGE DROPS:
Local maker Tink[ear]rings is dropping a Valentine’s-themed mini earring collection this Friday at 6pm via etsy.com/shop/Tinkearrings. Until then, check out their new neutral-themed collection that dropped last weekend.
Valentine’s Day orders are now open for purchasing from local, sustainable floral designer Ediflorial via ediflorial.com.
Local ceramicist A MANO just launched some colorful new pieces on its website at www.weshopamano.com.
Local maker SCARFSHOP just added new, one-of-a-kind, random-dye socks to its online shop @ scarf-shop.com.
You can now shop goods by local makers from the Founders Co. pop-up shop on their new web store @ founders-co-mn.myshopify.com. Brands include Isadore Nuts, MEND Jewelry, Excelsior Candle Co, B+D Custom Crafts, KISA and more.
Duluth-based seller Voula Vintage is launching its website this Saturday with a big batch of fresh vintage. Follow instagram.com/voulavintage for updates.
Local maker Romi Apothecary has just relaunched its website. Check it out at romiapothecary.com.
Local esthetician Maritza Ramirez (who does my bold brows) has just launched her new henna brow services at HAUS Salon. Appointments are now available at haussalon.com at their Northeast location.
St. Paul clothing shop BlackBlue is starting to build out an “Archive” section at its store featuring old gems and deadstock items from storage, plus some vintage items. Check it out @ 614 Selby Ave, St Paul, visit www.blkblu.com for hours.
Local label Yessenya just launched its Cozy Fleece Pullover, made to order in 3 colors, available in sizes S to 3X. Shop now @ www.yessenya.com.
Hackwith Design House recently launched new swimwear styles, including several mix-and-match and high-waisted options. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com.
Local seller Dots Vintage is having a story sale Tuesday, 1/19 at 1pm @ instagram.com/dots__vintage.
Tandem Vintage is also having a story sale today @ instagram.com/tandemvintage
SATURDAY:
“Diagnosing a Mend” with An Upcycled Closet
An Upcycled Closet's Lauren Callis is hosting a free virtual talk about the basics of mending to give you the knowledge and resources to begin repairing your damaged clothing. Plus, 20 attendees will have their choice of receiving a mending or darning kit or $20 off one of Lauren’s classes (including Visible Mending and Darning 101). Saturday 10am–noon. Learn more & register at https://anupcycledcloset.com/pages/calendar
Open Saturdays at Northrup King Building
Northeast's largest artist and maker studio building has open studios every Saturday and the first Thursday of the month. Fashion highlights includes Strey Collective, a co-op shop featuring apparel, leather goods and accessories by several local designers (#179) and local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden (#265). Saturday from 10am–4pm @ 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, www.northrupkingbuilding.com
winter SALES:
Askov Finlayson: Save up to 40% on select winter accessories and apparel, including classic North Hat styles and 2020 collaborations designed to celebrate and protect the North. Now @ askovfinlayson.com
Atelier957: Starting New Year’s Day, shop sale items at 30% off, 50% off and 70% off. In store and online, no code required. Shop now @ 957 Grand Ave, St Paul, atelier957.com
The Fitting Room: Save 15% on everything in store or in their online shop with code welcome2021. Shop now @ The Fitting Room, 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
Grethen House: Save an additional 20% on all sale items from the designer womenswear store at both of its locations and online (no code needed). Shop now @ 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis & 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com
Hazel & Rose: Save 20% to 70% on select fall styles from the sustainable, ethical womenswear boutique, plus get free shipping on orders of $100 or more. Plus for a limited time, save an extra 15% on all markdowns with code EXTRAEXTRA. Shop now @ shophazelandrose.com
Larissa Loden Jewelry: Save up to 85% on select styles from local jewelry maker Larissa Loden during its year-end sale. No code needed. Shop now @ larissaloden.com
Les Sól: Save up to 70% on fall and winter items from the Linden Hills sustainable women’s boutique, in store and online. Shop now @ 4353 S Upton Ave #104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
MartinPatrick3: The North Loop luxury retailer’s end-of-season sale includes 40% off Adam Lippes’s fall womenswear collection, 40% off Maison Margiela’s fall menswear collection and up to 90% off in its sale room, in store only. Shop now @ 212 3rd Ave N #106, Minneapolis
Max's: The fine jeweler and gift shop is offering 20–80% off select jewelry, artisanal chocolates and home items, in-store and online. Ends 1/23 @ Max's, 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, stylebymax.com
🌟 NEW! 🌟 Parc: Save 30–75% off select fall and winter items from the North Loop womenswear store to make way for new arrivals. No code needed. In store and online. Shop now @ 212 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com
🌟 NEW! 🌟 Repair Lair: Save 25%–75% on everything in store, including secondhand outdoor clothing and gear, for a limited time. Shop now @ 3304 E Lake St, Minneapolis, www.repairlair.com
🌟 NEW! 🌟 Tessa Louise: The local designer is having her biggest sale ever, marking down all of her current pieces 40–60% off. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $50. All sales final. You can also shop during her open studio hours Mondays 3–6pm, Saturdays noon–2pm & by appointment. Shop now @ 1500 Jackson St NE #375, Minneapolis, tessalouise.com
Walker Shop: Save up to 75% on select items during the season-end sale from the Walker Art Center’s gift shop, online only. Curbside pickup is available. Shop now @ shop.walkerart.org/collections/sale-1
Victory Vintage: The vintage and new, one-of-a-kind home store is making way for new items, marking down many items 40 to 75% off. Shop now @ 3505 W 44th St, Minneapolis, shopvictory.com
More local shopping highlights:
Now open: June at 50th & France: A new year can often signal a time of renewal. For local designer resale store, June, that means shuttering its original Lyndale Avenue location for a new storefront at 50th and France. The upscale retail and dining destination is a fitting move for the retailer, which sells a beautifully curated mix of designer pieces, including some vintage gems. Look for an opening announcement with more details this week @juneresale on Instagram. As for their former storefront, owner Daune Stinson plans to be “continuing our commitment to resale, sustainability and our neighborhood,” adding to “watch for a new women’s resale clothing store” coming soon to their former Lyndale site. Now open @ 5027 France Ave, Minneapolis, juneresale.com
Winsome Goods Sew-It-Yourself Clothing Pattern Pre-Sale: Local apparel maker Winsome Goods is making five of its most popular garments available in pattern form for the home sewers out there. Each pattern will include the pattern and detailed instructions for sizes XS to XXXL. Receive a 20%-off discount by pre-ordering a pattern. Pre-sale offer ends 1/20. Patterns will be available beginning 1/26. Learn more and preorder at winsomegoods.com
Minneapolis Craft Market Online Marketplace: As Minneapolis Craft Market’s live markets are currently on hold through at least winter 2020, you can now shop their makers online as well as live each week on virtual streaming app Popshop Live, where they’ll showcase a different maker each week. Use invite code MCMPOP to join for easy holiday shopping from the comfort of your couch. Download the free app @ bit.ly/mcmpsl & find upcoming live streaming dates and times at mplscraftmarket.com/events. You can also shop the full Minneapolis Craft Market collection from local makers online 24/7 @ mplscraftmarket.com
bread: A unique pop-up market: This holiday pop-up market created by local entrepreneur Marsha Magdalene will feature a mostly BIPOC group of locally owned brands and goods from local makers. Open weekends through 2/28/21 @ Maplewood Mall (lower level next to Lids/Caribou Coffee), 3001 White Bear Ave N #1015A, Maplewood, www.facebook.com/breadpopup
Community Commons at Mall of America: Mall of America recently debuted Community Commons, a new, rent-free space dedicated to businesses struggling due to the pandemic or displaced due to civil unrest over the summer. Several, including Peruvian poncho retailer Llakta, come from the Midtown Global Market on Lake Street, which was hit by some of the worst damage. The 17 vendors include Twiggy Fresh (bamboo toothbrushes), and Butters by Jay (shea butter skin and haircare). The space is currently set to stay open through Spring 2021 and will feature an evolving roster of retailers. Shop now @ Mall of America, 238N South Avenue (2nd level), Bloomington, mallofamerica.com/directory/communitycommons
The List Virtual Makers’ Marketplace: One unfortunate consequence of the COVID outbreak is the dearth of makers markets, which many local makers and small businesses had relied upon for a majority of their income—especially during the upcoming holiday season. Hoping to fill that void is The List, a new, Minnesota-based online maker hub that is fully launching this week. The marketplace aims to be a one-stop shop for high-quality artisans, makers and other small businesses, just in time for holiday gift-giving season. Find a mix of fashion, home goods and skin care by 40 top local makers, including Strey Designs, Adam Turman, Essence One, FOAT Design, Hackwith Design House, ILO Design, J.Lux Jewelry, Joeleen Torvick, Julia Elise Skincare, Tiny Loud and Minny & Paul. Shop now @ www.findmeonthelist.com